BREAKING: Phoenix Suns Sign 11-Year NBA Veteran

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Phoenix Suns will sign an 11-year NBA veteran.

May 17, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns General Manager James Jones speaks during a press conference to announce Mike Budenholzer as head coach. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Mason Plumlee is coming off a year where he appeared in 46 games (11 starts) for the Los Angeles Clippers.

The former Duke star finished his season with averages of 5.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 56.9% from the field.

On Sunday evening, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Plumlee will sign a deal with the Phoenix Suns.

Via Wojnarowski: "Free agent C Mason Plumlee has agreed on a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN."

Free agent C Mason Plumlee has agreed on a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/7Zqr8wq6Kb

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024

Plumlee was the 22nd pick in the 2013 NBA Draft and has played 11 seasons in the league for the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons (in addition to Los Angeles).

His career averages are 8.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists assists per contest while shooting 59.4% from the field in 786 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 71 NBA playoff games (11 starts) with the Nets, Trail Blazers, Nuggets and Clippers.

The Suns have signed Mason Plumlee, per @wojespn.

Phoenix adds a veteran backup big on the veteran’s minimum. pic.twitter.com/TuJFSR9ls0

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 1, 2024

The Suns have one of the most talented rosters in the NBA that is led by Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.

Therefore, the addition of a player like Plumlee makes a lot of sense to have depth at the center position.

He has appeared in a lot of playoff games and knows how to play a role next to superstars.

WHAT A PLAY BY MASON PLUMLEE 🤯

19-5 Clippers run on TNT 👀#NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel pic.twitter.com/pgd9wmLqoh

— NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2023

As for the Suns, they finished the 2023-24 season as the sixth seed in the Western Conference, but got swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.